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W909 XAF

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,392 mi
Last recorded198,392 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 198,392 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 192,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 192,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 186,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension components corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, main pipes into flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 178,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 168,639 miles

n/s track rod end gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear propshaft rubber coupling slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,592 miles

both n/s wheels have slight inner bead damage

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r brake back plate damp

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 132,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,191 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded in places

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,201 miles

corrosion starting near o/s/r body mount

n/s/f shock absorber damp

pas box damp

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,371 miles

noise in n/s front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

noise in n/s front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,209 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front marker lamp bulb not working

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 85,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,161 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radiator is in very poor condition

off side rear bump stop is missing

rocker cover gasket leaking oil onto engine

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 54,354 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W909 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W909 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W909 XAF is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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